HOLYOKE — The city fire department was called to a reported gas leak at 517 Main St. on Monday morning, forcing the temporary closure of several blocks of the busy thoroughfare.

The leak occurred at the headquarters of University Products, with the initial call coming in around 10:47 a.m. According to Capt. Anthony Cerruti, gas officials responded along with firefighters and the gas was shut off to the site shortly after arrival.

The building was already evacuated when crews arrived, Cerruti said. The scene was cleared by 11:40 A.M., according to Cerruti, and Main Street was reopened to traffic.